Author: Patrick Tregellas

Taking into consideration quite a few courses are closed, the forecast for more rain Thursday and Saturday and the realisation that even if open, very doubtful, there will be no carts on most courses.

NRDGA have made the early call to abandon the first round of pennant scheduled for this Sunday the 18th of May.

Hopefully we can get some clear, no rain days with strong winds to dry things out.All teams will receive half points for the first round. If the second round is also abandoned, as per the pennant conditions we will immediately go to the Eisenhower Cup format for play on either the third round or the  day of the finals.

Capt Patrick

Congratulations to the following players who have made the 2025 Pennant Teams for 2025. More info will be posted on the notice boards. We will have a catch up this month to hand out shirts and go over the rules etc of match play. That date is to be confirmed.

TEAM 1

Terry Foster (C), Garry Dowding, Patrick Tregellas, Michael Kemp, Grant Treloar, Nathan Stockwell, Ryan Modini.

18th May – @ Murwillumbah 8am

25th May – @ Coolangatta Tweed 8:15am

1st June – @ Ocean Shores 7:30am

TEAM 2

Bryan Penny (C), Shane Vanderlight, Darren Hubery, Simon Gates, Jared Brown, Charlie Huff, Sam Benny.

18th May – @ Murwillumbah 8:45am

25th May – @ Mullumbimby 8:00am

1st June – @ Coolie Tweed 8:30am

TEAM 3

Will Salter (C), Brent McLennan, James Woods, Stephen Caine, Mick Davies, Mark Jessop, Brendon Taylor.

18th May – @ Mullumbimby 8:45am

25th May – @ Ocean shores 9:00am

1st June @ Coolie Tweed 9:15am

Reserves: Dave Killion, Brian Springfield, Wayne Muir, Trevor Neil, Mick Walsh.

Please book carts in advance if required at the corresponding clubs.

Regards

Patrick

Mens Captain

Blessed with a beautiful day, with rain on the forecast, let’s hope it’s minor showers. A decent size feild today which saw a good range of scores. Congrats to the winners.

Div 1: Winner: Kevin Bartlett (14) and current 3 putt champion with score of 38 points. Runner up: Shane Vanderlight (14) with a score of 37 points. Well done Shane on getting your first ever eagle today on 18.

Div 2: Winner: Gary Roach (26) with a score of 40 points, nice round Garry. Runner up: Wayne Muir (21) with 39 points. It’s good to see you back up there Wayne.

Ball rundown went to 34 all in.

Propin: Gary Roach $68

2nd: Patrick Hayes, Michael Byrne.

7th: Michael McKay, John McLoughlin.

12th: Bob McElveney, John Faust.

16th: Wayne Stone, Gary Roach.

Raffle: Perc Dempsey $25, John McLoughlin $25, John Olsen $25, Tony Waller $25.

Pray for sunshine and don’t forget to vote before or after you play this Saturday.

Capt Patrick

COURSE CLOSED

Its with a heavy heart, that long time golf member Bernie Anderson has passed away at the age of 94. Bernie and his wife Daphne have been long time members of the Club for about 40yrs. Daphne is still active within the club.

I did have the honor of knowing Bernie. He was a true gentleman and a kind soul. I did have the honor in playing a few rounds of golf with him. Long off the tee and always down the middle. Bernie had the sense of humour that would always make me laugh and others playing in the group and he definitely loved a beer or two.

Our thoughts go out to Daphne and family at this difficult time. Daphne and Bernie were married 70yrs and that just doesn’t happen everyday, that’s something pretty rare and special.

The funeral is next Friday on the 2nd of May and will be held at Kirkwood Rd at 2:30pm and wake to follow at Club Banora.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

The call has been made, that no carts will be on tomorrow (Saturday) and the call will be made at approx 5:30am tomorrow from the course superintendent about the course being opened or closed. The course is extremely wet as you can imagine.

All matchplay Matches have been postponed to after the May Monthly Medal. That being said. If you know your opponent and want to play mid week that’s fine. Just play your match and record the result.

Capt Patrick